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Skowhegan
is located in central Maine and is known as "The Cross-Roads of Maine," "the Economic Heart of Central Maine," and "The Jumping Off Point for Maine's North Woods." You can take your pick - they are all an apt description for this lovely, vibrant city of 9,000 - which has one of the strongest economies in the state. The name "Skowhegan" means "A Place to Watch," and early Abnaki Indians chose this name due to its' location on the bend in the Kennebec River Gorge where they could watch the salmon coming upstream. The town of Skowhegan is actually the hub of both the Kennebec and Moose River Valleys. Visitors enjoy a multitude of activities on the rivers and the country backroads, such as fishing, white water rafting, boating, hiking and biking. The city is home to The Skowhegan Fair, which is the nation's longest running agricultural fair, and is Maine's largest outdoor event (held each year in August.) Other attractions include an old-fashioned 4th of July Celebration, and the Skowhegan History House, which holds over a thousand historic artifacts such as books, pictures, tools, maps, garments, machines and more. Right in downtown Skowhegan, a swinging footbridge leads to an island in the middle of the river and offers spectacular views of the Kennebec River and nearby falls. The Skowhegan School of Painting is also located here and many local artists and craftspeople have shops and galleries located in the town. Also, don't miss the world's largest Indian sculpture, a tribute to the early Maine tribes who grew crops on nearby banks.
Surrounding areas: Embden, Maine (12.8 mi), Clinton, Maine (13.8 mi), Hartland, Maine (15.6 mi), Harmony, Maine (16.7 mi), Saint Albans, Maine (18.2 mi), Belgrade Lakes, Maine (18.9 mi), Unity, Maine (21.7 mi)
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Skowhegan Vacation Rentals
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Skowhegan Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Belmont Motel | | Skowhegan, ME | | (207) 474-8315 | | Norridgewock Colonial Inn | 15 Upper Main St | Norridgewock, ME | 5.3 mi. | (207) 634-3470 | | Best Western Waterville Inn | 356 Main St | Waterville, ME | 14.1 mi. | (207) 873-3335 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 332 Main St | Waterville, ME | 14.5 mi. | (207) 873-2777 | | Econo Lodge | 455 Kennedy Memorial Dr | Waterville, ME | 15.3 mi. | (207) 872-5577 | | Holiday Inn Waterville | 375 Uppr Main St | Waterville, ME | 15.3 mi. | (207) 873-0111 | | Hampton Inn | 425 Kennedy Memorial Dr | Waterville, ME | 15.4 mi. | (207) 873-0400 | | Twin Pond Motel | RR 4 Box 5232 | Farmington, ME | 22.2 mi. | (207) 778-4977 | | Herbert Grand Hotel | 246 Main St | Kingfield, ME | 25.2 mi. | (207) 265-2000 | | Sugarloaf Mountain Hotel | RR 1 Box 2299 | Kingfield, ME | 25.2 mi. | (207) 237-2222 | | Holiday Inn | 110 Community Dr | Augusta, ME | 29.3 mi. | (207) 622-4751 |
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Skowhegan Weather & Climate
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The central mountains region of Maine, just north of Augusta, has four delightful seasons with spectacular foliage in the autumn months. The overall climate is moderate with summer daytime highs in the 70s and low 80s and cool nights. Winters are cold but usually not frigid. Spring and autumn are mild during the day, with crisp, cool nights. The really cold weather begins arriving around the end of November with January and February generally having the lowest temperatures. Below zero temperatures are possible, but not the norm. Accumulating snow is a possibility into March and early April, but the warmer days of spring generally means it melts fast. Rain can occur anytime of the year, and is usually spread pretty evenly throughout the season.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
26°F |
3°F |
3.23 in. |
38°F |
| February |
30°F |
5°F |
2.32 in. |
36°F |
| March |
39°F |
17°F |
3.20 in. |
38°F |
| April |
50°F |
30°F |
3.31 in. |
43°F |
| May |
64°F |
41°F |
3.64 in. |
49°F |
| June |
73°F |
50°F |
3.63 in. |
55°F |
| July |
78°F |
56°F |
3.28 in. |
59°F |
| August |
77°F |
54°F |
3.25 in. |
62°F |
| September |
68°F |
46°F |
3.26 in. |
57°F |
| October |
56°F |
36°F |
3.50 in. |
54°F |
| November |
43°F |
27°F |
3.61 in. |
52°F |
| December |
31°F |
13°F |
3.36 in. |
44°F |
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Skowhegan Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Waterville Robert Lafleur airport (WVL) located about 16 miles south of Skowhegan in Waterville, Maine, the Augusta State airport (AUG) located approximately 30 miles south of Skowhegan in Augusta, Maine, the Bangor International airport (BGR) located roughly 43 miles east of Skowhegan in Bangor, Maine, the Auburn Lewiston Municipal airport (LEW) located around 56 miles southwest of Skowhegan in Auburn / Lewiston, Maine, the Knox County Regional airport (RKD) located about 57 miles southeast of Skowhegan in Rockland, Maine, the Hancock County Bar Harbor airport (BHB) located approximately 70 miles southeast of Skowhegan in Bar Harbor, Maine, and finally the Berlin Municipal airport (BML) located roughly 72 miles west of Skowhegan in Berlin, New Hampshire.
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Skowhegan Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Story Land | Glen | NH | 85.2 mi. | | | Santa's Village | Jefferson | NH | 89.6 mi. | | | Six Gun City | Jefferson | NH | 89.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Odyssey Water Park | Trenton | ME | 70.1 mi. | | | Aquaboggan Water Slide | Saco | ME | 94.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Lakewood Golf Course | Madison | ME | 5.5 mi. | | | Pine Ridge Municipal Golf Center | Waterville | ME | 15.5 mi. | | | Lakeview Golf Course | Burnham | ME | 15.6 mi. | | | Waterville Country Club | Oakland | ME | 15.6 mi. | | | Johnson W Parks Golf Course | Pittsfield | ME | 16.1 mi. | | | Belgrade Lakes Golf Club | Belgrade Lakes | ME | 18.9 mi. | | | Palmyra Golf Course | Palmyra | ME | 18.9 mi. | | | Sandy River Golf Course | Farmington Falls | ME | 19.9 mi. | | | Natanis Golf Course | Vassalboro | ME | 21.9 mi. | | | Orchard View Golf Course | Newport | ME | 22.9 mi. | | | Dexter Municipal Golf Club | Dexter | ME | 27.4 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Sugarloaf USA | Kingfield | ME | 25.2 mi. | | | Black Mountain | Rumford | ME | 43.4 mi. | | | Saddleback | Rangeley | ME | 47.3 mi. | | | Big Squaw | Greenville | ME | 48.4 mi. | | | Camden Snowbowl | Camden | ME | 50.1 mi. | | | Mount Abram | Locke Mills | ME | 54.5 mi. | | | Sunday River | Bethel | ME | 58.3 mi. | | | Shawnee Peak | Bridgton | ME | 69.4 mi. | | | Balsams Wilderness | Dixville Notch | NH | 78.1 mi. | | | Wildcat Mountain | Jackson | NH | 83.9 mi. | | | Bretton Woods | Twin Mountain | NH | 95.9 mi. | | | Waterville Valley | Waterville Valley | NH | 104.4 mi. | | | Cannon Mountain | Franconia | NH | 106.7 mi. | | | Loon Mountain | Lincoln | NH | 108.4 mi. | | | Gunstock | Gilford | NH | 118.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lake Saint George State Park | | ME | 31.1 mi. | | | Mount Blue State Park | | ME | 32.5 mi. | | | Tacoma Lakes State Park | | ME | 39.7 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| L.C. Bates Museum | Hinckley | ME | 7.0 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Farnsworth Art Museum | Rockland | ME | 54.7 mi. | (Art) |
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